Based on the rise of short form video content, this seems like amateurs are just outcompeting professionals for eyeballs.

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geophph 3 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Not even short form. I found myself watching an hour and a half long YT video of a dude jet skiing from WA state to Alaska and can’t even hype myself up to watch a feature film.

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		The other night I watched a team of 4 dudes row from America to Europe. In a row boat. No sails. Makes me think of the Tom Hanks quote: > What actually happened is cooler than what could happen It’s hard to think of a fictional story that beats actually rowing across the world.

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talon8635 2 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

While true, it’s almost like saying crack dealers are outcompeting Michelin chefs for appetites.

They are totally different content, and one inarguably more addictive and shallow than the other

But you’re right.